Plans, organizes, and delivers an instructional program, that has been developed and aligned to state standards. Feedback is provided by the instructor in an online environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. This position requires daytime work Monday-Friday (8:00 am – 4:00 pm) with students from multiple Michigan schools. The successful candidate will be required to deliver instruction in specific content areas (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Electives, or World Language) using MVS course materials already created by our Instructional Design Team. The teacher will be required to provide academic support to approximately 500 students per year enrolled in a variety of courses at varying levels of complexity. This is a twelve-month instructional position. Must successfully complete the Online Instructor Training (OIT) Course. Full-time instructors will be assigned to work from home but will also be required to attend meetings at the Lansing office on a regular basis ranging from 1-5 days per month.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, prepares, and delivers instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences for all Michigan Virtual School students in certified content area(s)

Sounding board for student, mentor, and parent issues

Provides professional/operational advice and feedback to instructors within their discipline, and across disciplines

Creates instructional supplemental materials for students

Maintains regular communications with other MVU staff, students, parents, and school personnel during daytime hours within 24 hours

Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences

Collaborates face-to-face, with MVS staff weekly and/or as needed to facilitate communication, monitor and adjust curriculum and instruction based upon student needs and provide MVS appropriate feedback of student progress

Observes and evaluates student performance and development

Assigns and grades class work, homework, tests and assignments

Provides appropriate feedback on student work within 72 hours, or 96 hours for courses in English Language Arts, Advanced Placement, and select social studies courses

Encourages and monitors the progress of individual students

Maintains accurate and complete records of students' progress and development including grading/responding to online discussions, contacting students via e-mail or instant messaging on a regular basis

Posts weekly course announcements to students

Updates all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law and school regulations

Prepares required reports on student performance and activities at least two times per term

Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community

Participates in MVS instructional meetings

Maintains professional expertise with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities

Participates in annual professional development

Participates in making recommendations for revisions to courses and other assigned projects aimed at maintaining or improving the quality of course curricula

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. All work responsibilities are subject to performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of stakeholders, students, teachers, and staff

Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT and/or PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job (preference given to Michigan residents):

The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting

Sit in a normal seated or standing position in front of a computer for extended periods of time

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

Ability to see and hear within normal parameters

This position description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis; it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. This position description does not exclude other duties as assigned.

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